A violent incident shook the peaceful ambiance of Ponjan Chariali Namghar on Yamuna Road when Hemchandra Das, a revered namghariya (priest) aged 65, fell victim to a brutal assault by a young man named Tony Das from Thanamukh area of Assam’s Sivasagar district.
The altercation erupted during a religious gathering when Tony Das, reportedly intoxicated, disrupted the solemn atmosphere with a barrage of obscene abuses. Hemchandra Das, in his attempt to restore order, politely requested Tony to leave the premises. However, his peaceful entreaty was met with a vicious attack by the inebriated young man.
The assault left Hemchandra Das severely injured, with ten stitches required to close wounds on his head. He was promptly admitted to Sivasagar Civil Hospital for urgent medical attention.
In the aftermath of the attack, Hemchandra Das wasted no time in lodging a First Information Report (FIR) at the Sadar police station, seeking justice for the unprovoked aggression he endured.
Local residents, dismayed by the incident, have voiced their frustration with law enforcement, citing Tony Das’s history of disruptive behavior fueled by drug consumption and aggression. They lament the lack of intervention from authorities despite repeated disturbances caused by the accused.
The community now anxiously awaits the response from the police regarding the necessary actions to be taken against Tony Das, whose reputation for unruly conduct has earned him notoriety in the area.
The incident has ignited public outrage and renewed calls for stringent measures to uphold peace and safety in the vicinity of the Namghar, a sacred place of worship deeply revered by the community.\
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